Golden Temple: News
Army denies deploying air defense guns at Golden Temple
The Indian Army has denied reports of deploying air defense guns at the Golden Temple during Operation Sindoor.
Pakistan targeted Golden Temple after India struck terror camps: Army
Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple in Amritsar with drones and missiles on the intervening night of May 7-8, following India's strikes on nine terror camps, the Indian Army has stated.
'Emotional attack': Union minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has come out in defense of Narain Singh Chaura, the man who shot at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Man—who shot at Sukhbir Badal—was seen at Golden Temple earlier
Former militant Narain Singh Chaura tried to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday.
Sukhbir Singh Badal shooter identified as ex-Babbar Khalsa International terrorist
In a shocking incident, a former Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, on Wednesday opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Sukhbir Badal, with plaque around neck, begins Akal Takht's 'punishment'
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday started serving a religious punishment at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Why Akal Takht directed Sukhbir Badal to clean toilets,serve langar
The Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community, has asked former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, to do penance at the Golden Temple.
Operation Blue Star anniversary: Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple
A number of Sikh community members raised pro-Khalistan slogans inside the Golden Temple premises on the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star on Thursday.
Amid PTC head's challenge, Punjab Assembly approves 'free' Gurbani telecast
Claiming to make Gurbani "free for all," the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, thus ensuring the free broadcast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple.
Punjab: Bhagwant Mann's free Gurbani telecast call sparks outrage
The Punjab government will table a resolution in the Assembly during a special session on Tuesday to make the broadcast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple free for all.
Amritsar: Third blast reported near Golden Temple, suspects nabbed
A low-intensity blast was reported in the early hours of Thursday on Heritage Street near the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, for the third time since last Saturday. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the explosion.
Amritsar: Explosion near Golden Temple, second one in 24 hours
A second blast reportedly took place on Monday morning at Heritage Street near the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar, just hours after an individual was injured in a similar explosion at the same spot.
Operation Blue Star anniversary: Pro-Khalistan sloganeering at Golden Temple
Followers of the extremist Sikh organizations raised pro-Khalistan slogans at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the 38th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, PTI reported.
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Kapurthala lynching: CM says no sacrilege; Gurdwara caretaker arrested
There is no evidence of sacrilege in the case involving the mob lynching of a man in Kapurthala, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said on Friday.
Punjab: After Golden Temple, Kapurthala man lynched over 'sacrilege'
A day after a man was beaten to death at the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar, another man was lynched in Kapurthala over alleged sacrilege.
Man accused of 'sacrilege' beaten to death at Golden Temple
A young man was beaten to death by a mob over alleged sacrilege at the Golden Temple in Amritsar Saturday evening.
Former Hazoori Ragi of Golden Temple dies, was coronavirus positive
In a sorrowful development, Giani Nirmal Singh, the former Hazroori Ragi of Golden Temple, passed away on Thursday morning, a day after testing positive for coronavirus.
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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today. They kicked off the celebrations by visiting Tirumala Tirupati Temple, and Deepika chose a red saree for the event.
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BJP wants Rahul Gandhi to apologize for 1984 anti-Sikh riots
The BJP today lashed out at Congress president Rahul Gandhi for invoking Guru Nanak Dev during his address in Germany, saying he should apologize for the heinous crime at the Golden Temple during 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
UK Govt distances itself from pro-Khalistan-rally that triggered diplomatic tensions
The UK Government has distanced itself from the issue of a pro-Khalistan rally organized by Sikh separatist groups at London's Trafalgar Square.
Main entrance of Golden Temple to be plated with gold
A dome atop the main entrance of the Golden Temple would be plated with gold, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said, adding that devotees were generously donating ornaments for decorating the holiest religious site for Sikhs.
Kashmir: NSG commandos to be deployed to deal with terrorists
The Ministry of Home Affairs is examining a proposal to deploy a contingent of National Security Guard (NSG) commandos in the Kashmir Valley so that they can join the Indian Army, the CRPF and the state police when a high-risk militancy related incident takes place.
Non-NDA states allege political bias in iconic tourism sites shortlist
Multiple non-NDA states have alleged that the Central government's shortlist of 17 tourism destinations to be developed into "iconic tourism sites" reeks of political bias.
British diplomat calls Golden Temple a 'mosque,' faces ire
The head of Britain's diplomatic service in the Foreign Office, Sir Simon McDonald, faced the wrath of the public after calling the Golden Temple in Amritsar a 'mosque.'
UN: Sikhs protest against minority atrocities during Ambedkar's birth-anniversary celebration
A group of Sikhs staged protests against alleged atrocities perpetrated against minority commUNities in India during the commemoration of Babasaheb Ambedkar's 127th birth anniversary at the United Nations Headquarters.
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Amid purportedly strained visit, Trudeau, Amarinder Singh discuss Khalistan
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's first India visit has been marred by reports that the government has given him a "cold shoulder."
After Canada, US Sikh body bans Indian officials from Gurdwaras
Last week, several gurdwaras in Canada's Ontario banned Indian officials. They were apparently irritated with officials' constant interference.
Sikhs commemorate 33rd anniversary of Operation Blue Star
Sikhs around the world convened at the Golden Temple on Tuesday to mark the 33rd anniversary of Operation Blue Star.
India upset as Canadian PM attends event with Bhindranwale's photo
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has ruffled the Indian government's feathers by attending a felicitation event where Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's photos were on display.